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Psychology - A Level

at Croydon College, Croydon · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

You will learn to understand and evaluate the main principles of various approaches in Psychology, including Cognitive, Biological, Social and Behaviourist explanations and how these can be applied to modern-day issues in society. This couldinclude both clinical and forensic applications. You will also be expected to discuss the issues and debates raised in these themes and provide empirical evidence to support their arguments, which will draw on the content taken throughout the course.This is a new subject for most students, and therefore you must be prepared to learn a large number of new and complex concepts relatively quickly.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 5, Science at grade 6 and maths at grade 5 as a minimum. If GCSE Psychology has been taken, a GCSE grade 5 in Science will be acceptable. .

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Coulsdon Sixth Form College

    Placehouse Lane, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1YA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Old Coulsdon

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